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BG55 DHD

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,018 mi
Last recorded158,018 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 158,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 148,285 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 137,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,378 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,191 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 109,825 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,509 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,510 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,694 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 92,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,409 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,159 miles

tyres worn uneven

Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres worn uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
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BG55 DHD is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 46,307 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 DHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG55 DHD is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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